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Alunal Sustained-Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Alunal Sustained-Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

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Ingredient · strength
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride›0.4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Allegro Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, round sustained-release tablets with pale yellow speckles.
Packaging
30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3 units]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202003026 · Approved 2020.04.24 · Insurance code 656005120

Summary

Main use
Improvement of urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Allegro Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • Urinary disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia
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This medication is used to improve urinary disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in individuals who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or its ingredients. Patients with orthostatic hypotension should be cautious, as symptoms may worsen when taking this drug. Patients with severely impaired liver function may have increased drug levels in the blood, so use should be avoided or done with caution. It is safer for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid using this drug. Patients with severely impaired kidney function should use this drug cautiously due to potential increased blood levels. Elderly individuals should use this drug with special caution and consider potential interactions with other medications. Patients taking blood pressure-lowering medications or specific drugs (such as PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors) should be cautious, as there may be an increased risk of low blood pressure and other side effects when used in combination with this drug. While taking this drug, dizziness, headache, indigestion, and diarrhea may occur, and in rare cases, allergic reactions or severe side effects may happen. Overdosage may lead to severe lowering of blood pressure, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed. If dizziness or drowsiness occurs while taking this drug, it is advisable to avoid working at heights or driving. It is important to confirm the presence of prostate cancer before taking this medication and to understand that this drug is symptomatic treatment to alleviate symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Patients with a sulfa drug allergy should take special precautions when using this drug.

Side effects

abdominal discomfort, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, indigestion, shingles, decreased semen volume, headache, vertigo, eye pain, thirst, ejaculation disorders, retrograde ejaculation, congestion, itching, fainting, loss of consciousness, balance disorder, orthostatic dizziness, drowsiness, irritability, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, numbness, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, heaviness in the stomach, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dental disorders, swallowing disorders, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, burning sensation in the pharynx, general weakness, nasal congestion, nosebleed, swelling, urinary incontinence, taste disturbance, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased cough, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative pupil constriction syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, dyspnea, ejaculation failure, erythema, tinnitus, low blood pressure, skin peeling, constipation, vomiting, priapism, kidney stones, hematuria, dysuria, frequent urination, neurogenic bladder, urinary stones, abdominal pain, colitis, acute abdominal pain, small bowel diverticulitis, bloody stools, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, inguinal hernia, prostatitis, periorbital edema, lower back pain, general weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremor, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fracture, shoulder impingement syndrome, cholangitis, acute alcohol intoxication, hyperlipidemia, male reproductive abscess, prostate cancer, angina, hypertension, mental disorders, transient ischemic attack, cough

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it is important to store it in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round sustained-release tablets with pale yellow speckles.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3 units]

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